1 October

Ford is bringing a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger to Oz in 2024 or 2025. It will have more grunt than any of the current petrol/diesel models, electric motors have huge torque. It’ll tow the same 3.5 tonnes. Pure EV (electric-only) range is 45km, Ford say the vast majority of Ranger drivers travel less than 40km per day (as do most drivers). It’ll have similar range when operating as a hybrid to current petrols and diesels, but with half the fuel consumption and more power. It will also give tradies 240V power for any tools, and cut most owner’s weekly fuel bills to zero.